Based on several reports, Nagashima passed away in Japan on Tuesday, with Ohtani and those in the United States receiving the news on Monday, as there is a 16-hour time difference between Japan and Los Angeles. As Ohtani's message and the many comments show, Nagashima was a legend of the game who will be missed.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani faced live hitters for the second time since he underwent surgery to repair his UCL in September 2023.

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani threw another bullpen session on Saturday, hours before Los Angeles hosted the New York Yankees for the second game of their weekend series, as he continues to work his way toward his first big-league pitching appearance since late 2023.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani checked off another box on his checklist as his return to the mound looms large.

The two-way superstar faced hitters for the second time since elbow surgery, throwing 29 pitches at Dodger Stadium in a 25-minute session before the defending World Series champions played the New York Yankees. Ohtani threw 22 pitches in his first live batting practice last weekend in New York.

After winning the National League MVP Award in 2024, Los Angeles Dodgers' star Shohei Ohtani is putting himself in position to win another version of the award

Shohei Ohtani has been putting on a stellar performance this regular season with the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. Following the series finale against the New York Yankees, he received an encouraging injury update about one of his teammates.

LOS ANGELES — In a game where Mookie Betts didn't play and Shohei Ohtani had just two singles, the Dodgers crushed the Yankees 18-2 on Saturday afternoon.